SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering has undergone significant transformations over the years, propelled by advancements in technology. This article delves into the historical shifts in social engineering tactics and explores how adversaries embrace new technologies to achieve their objectives.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. And, of course, they must know, and be able to strongly authenticate, any human users as well. Zero Trust. This post is sponsored by VMware.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday issued a joint alert to warn about the growing threat from voice phishing or “ vishing ” attacks targeting companies. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Using MFA can prevent 99.9%

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. MFA Fatigue: The I Give Up Button in Cybersecurity While MFA is extremely effective at preventing unauthorized access, it is not impervious to abuse.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions. Attacks on identity verification systems Bypassing biometric security: Many organizations use facial and voice recognition for authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks. Additionally, these conventional tools lack the contextual awareness needed to identify sophisticated social engineering tactics employed by AI-powered phishing campaigns.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cybersecurity has always been an arms race between cybercriminals and defenders. And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, this surge in usage has also opened the door to a growing array of cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues. The hallmark of ClickFix campaigns is their clever use of social engineering.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. “These guys were not leet , just damn persistent.” “vishing”).

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In response to questions from KrebsOnSecurity, GoDaddy acknowledged that “a small number” of customer domain names had been modified after a “limited” number of GoDaddy employees fell for a social engineering scam. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed. and 11:00 p.m.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft says LAPSUS$ — which it boringly calls “ DEV-0537 ” — mostly gains illicit access to targets via “social engineering.” Allison Nixon is chief research officer at Unit 221B , a cybersecurity consultancy based in New York that closely tracks cybercriminals involved in SIM-swapping.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J. Awareness and vigilance.

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Adam Levin

MAY 15, 2019

The hacking group, called “The Community” primarily used social engineering (trickery) and SIM card hijacking to steal funds and cryptocurrency from their victims. Once authenticated, the mobile phone number of the target victim is moved to the criminal’s phone.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That is why, for this October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month , we encourage you to Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart! Cybersecurity First at Work. Owning your role in cybersecurity can seem cumbersome when approached by someone outside the security industry. Cybersecurity First at Home. Don’t make passwords easy to guess.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience. What is Strong Authentication? The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

A recent phishing campaign has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals after it impersonated Booking.com to deliver a suite of credential-stealing malware. Implications for organizations This evolving threat highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity awareness and defensive measures for organizations.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, even seemingly limited breaches can have downstream effects, enabling phishing attacks and social engineering schemes. Mandate multi-factor authentication (MFA) Require MFA for all vendor accounts accessing critical systems. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. How did this happen?

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week, observed annually in the first week of October, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the ever-growing challenges in the digital landscape. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Are Cybersecurity Bootcamps Worth It? What is Cybersecurity Week?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 15, 2024

We’ve heard some version of this phrase many times over, whether it pertains to a bad actor physically breaking into a secured building or socially engineering an unsuspecting victim to provide access to protected information. a password) and something you have (i.e., a registered device). See the video at the blog post.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

New York, the city that never sleeps, is also the city that takes cybersecurity very seriously. If you’re part of the financial services ecosystem hereor interact with businesses regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Servicesyouve likely come across the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. Strengthen authentication. Assess risks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. Ensure that any solution is compliant with relevant data protection legislation, and validate access to systems with robust user authentication.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Snapchat Password Cracking Tools: A Guide to Staying Safe Harness Biometric Security Features While Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is widely recommended, integrating biometric security adds an unmatched layer of protection. Being aware of these tactics is half the battle.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As businesses rely more on mobile devices for authentication and communication, these evolving threats are slipping past conventional security defenses, putting corporate networks at greater risk. Zimperium found that mishing activity peaked in August 2024, with over 1,000 daily attacks recorded. What is mishing?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 8, 2024

The need for robust authentication mechanisms has become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. The post Navigating Authentication Challenges: A Closer Look at Contemporary CIAM appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

For starters, attackers leverage social engineering tactics and information gleaned from websites and social media profiles to determine employees’ working relationships and connections. Today’s BEC attempts aren’t the easy-to-spot, typo-laden phishing campaigns of the past.

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